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Ripple says latest ruling does not affect its legal victory
16.5.2025
Ripple’s legal chief said a US court’s rejection of a proposed XRP settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not pose a threat to Ripple’s win.Judge Analisa Torres of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected a joint Ripple-SEC...
Ripple-SEC Bid for XRP Settlement Rejected by Judge Citing 'Procedural Flaws'
16.5.2025
Judge Analisa Torres rejected the proposed $50 million settlement, saying the joint request was filed improperly and lacked required legal justification
Sonic Labs Wins Court Order to Liquidate Multichain Foundation
16.5.2025
Sonic Labs CEO Michael Kong announced that the Singapore High Court has approved the liquidation of Multichain Foundation, appointing KPMG’s Singapore branch as liquidators. Multichain’s Refusal to Cooperate Forced Sonic Labs’ Hand Sonic Labs CEO Michael Kong said the Singapore High Court...
Ripple Confirms XRP Victory Stands as SEC Deal Collapses in Court
16.5.2025
XRP’s regulatory clarity remains rock-solid as Ripple’s legal chief confirms its non-security status is untouched, even after a court setback stalls a proposed SEC deal. Ripple Legal Chief Defuses Panic After Court Rejects SEC Deal Over XRP Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, addressed...
Cyber Gang Spent $4M on Nightclubs, $9M on Exotic Cars in $263M Crypto Fraud, DOJ Says
16.5.2025
U.S. authorities have charged 12 additional defendants in a sprawling RICO conspiracy involving over $263 million in cryptocurrency thefts, money laundering, and coordinated home invasions, according to a superseding indictment unsealed this week. DOJ: Crypto Crime Ring Laundered $263M via Mixers...
Judge Denies Ripple–SEC Motion Over XRP, Leaving Case in Legal Limbo
15.5.2025
A federal judge has blocked the SEC and Ripple’s joint settlement agreement in the case over XRP, escalating the legal drama and rattling momentum across the crypto landscape. Ripple-SEC Settlement Blocked as Court Denies Motion to Alter Final Judgment Judge Analisa Torres of the U.S. District...
SEC Commissioner Urges Legal Clarity to Unlock Tokenization’s Full Potential
14.5.2025
Wall Street’s future is barreling toward the blockchain as a top SEC insider champions tokenization, signaling a transformative leap that could revolutionize financial markets forever. Tokenized Wall Street? SEC Insider Signals Massive Blockchain Shakeup Is Coming U.S. Securities and Exchange...
Craig Wright sent enemies to legal ‘hell,’ says judge in restraining order
13.5.2025
A British High Court has issued a restraining order against computer scientist Craig Wright, preventing him from filing further defamation suits. In a May 12 judgment, High Court Judge Edward Mellor said Wright’s repeated false claims and aggressive legal actions created legal...
German Authorities Shut Down Exch Crypto Service, Seize €34M in Laundered Funds
9.5.2025
German authorities seized €34 million in cryptocurrency and shut down the crypto swapping service Exch linked to money laundering, including funds stolen in the 2025 Bybit hack. Crypto Swapping Service Exch Closed; €34M Seized in Third-Largest BKA Crypto Bust The Public Prosecutor General’s Office...
SEC Officially Files Settlement Agreement With Ripple Over XRP—Lawyer Outlines Next Court Moves
9.5.2025
The SEC has finally filed its long-awaited settlement agreement with Ripple, signaling a pivotal moment that could unleash XRP’s momentum and reshape crypto regulation forever. SEC and Ripple File Final Settlement in XRP Case—Now All Eyes on Judge Torres The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
Celsius Boss Falls: Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years for $7B Fraud
8.5.2025
Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, was sentenced today to 12 years in prison for defrauding customers and manipulating the price of the platform’s native token, CEL. In December 2024, Mashinsky pleaded guilty to one count of commodities fraud and one count...
India’s Top Court Slams Lack of Crypto Regulation, Links Bitcoin to Hawala
7.5.2025
India’s top court just ignited a regulatory firestorm, slamming bitcoin trading as refined Hawala and blasting government delays that leave the crypto market in legal limbo. Indian Supreme Court Calls Bitcoin Refined Hawala, Decries Absence of Regulatory Framework The Supreme Court of India...
Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Seeks 1-Year Sentence, Rejects DOJ’s 20-Year Proposal
6.5.2025
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky is seeking a one-year prison sentence, sharply contesting the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recommendation of 20 years for fraud and market manipulation tied to the cryptocurrency platform’s 2022 collapse. Mashinsky’s Lawyers Push for Leniency in Sentencing Memo...
Jan Tomíšek (Rowan Legal): Po účinnosti kyberzákona by měly první kroky šéfů IT vést na představenstvo
6.5.2025
Managementu je potřeba vysvětlit, že nově bude mít vrcholové vedení odpovědnost za kybernetickou bezpečnost. A je to argument, jak získat prostředky na nezbytné investice
Defense Seeks Dismissal in Samourai Wallet Case After FinCEN Disclosure, DOJ Policy Shift
5.5.2025
The legal team for Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill has requested dismissal of criminal charges, citing newly disclosed FinCEN guidance that contradicted prosecutors’ claims and a recent Justice Department policy discouraging “regulation by prosecution” in the crypto...
Are Donald Trump’s tariffs a legal house of cards?
2.5.2025
On Wednesday, speaking from the White House, US President Donald Trump suggested that families scale back on gifts this year.Asked about his tariff program, the president remarked, “Somebody said, ‘Oh, the shelves are gonna be open. Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead...
Are Donald Trump’s tariffs a legal house of cards?
2.5.2025
On Wednesday, speaking from the White House, US President Donald Trump suggested that families scale back on gifts this year.Asked about his tariff program, the president remarked, “Somebody said, ‘Oh, the shelves are gonna be open. Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead...
Operation Fantasos: Brazil Cracks Down on Remnants of $290M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
2.5.2025
The Brazilian Federal Police carried out Operation Fantasos, with more than 50 officers executing 11 search and seizure warrants in various locations across Rio de Janeiro. The mastermind behind these activities was extradited from Switzerland to the U.S. in February. Operation Fantasos Targets...
Coinbase Fights IRS at Supreme Court Over 500K User Data Demand
1.5.2025
Coinbase is taking its fight for digital privacy to the highest court, urging the Supreme Court to dismantle mass surveillance powers threatening the future of crypto freedom. Coinbase Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down Digital Dragnet in Crypto Crackdown Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN)...
Coinbase Leaps Into Supreme Court Case in Defense of User Data Going to IRS
30.4.2025
The U.S. crypto exchange filed a brief in a longstanding privacy battle over records the tax agency sought on customers' crypto transactions